Three of the most common New Year’s resolutions are to get in shape, lose weight, and stop smoking. The most obvious way to do at least two of the above is to start a fitness routine. Typically, fitness classes and gyms are packed full in January and then once March rolls around numbers have dwindled down. But New Year’s resolutions, carefully considered and with the right outlook, can last all year long.

PCI College, one of Irelands leading providers of training and education in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, and in related fields such as supervision and suicide studies. PCI College are committed to making high quality training available in these areas, and many of the courses meet the accreditation criteria of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy..

National Elite Fitness Professional Certificate. Become a Certified Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Group Instructor.After getting together with 8 of Ireland’s top Fitness educators and innovators, the NEFPC have launched a revolutionary curriculum of industry leading EHFA Accredited courses. Providing tools and strategies to get on the fast track to success as a Fitness instructor and Personal Trainer.

The University of Limerick in collaboration with the Irish Society for Quality and Safety in Healthcare, The Adelaide, Meath and National Children’s Hospitals at Tallaght and the Bon Secours Hospital Group have come together to develop an innovative, distance education, part-time programme which will allow participants to put Lean thinking into practice in Irish healthcare. Apply before January 12th if interested.

From PC Basics for those unfamiliar with computing, to typing skills and Microsoft training for those wishing to advance their IT skills, onto Web Design, Programming, e-commerce and more for those who wish to pursue or further a specialist career in Information technology. Why not check out our IT Training Section for a full list of courses available in this field or see some Computer Training articles in our articles section

If a career in hospitality, food, tourism, forestry, farming, crafts or fishing is what you are seeking, then it could be time to think beyond FÁS (now Solas) and discover the various other government funded agencies that are out there. Fáilte Ireland, Teagasc, Coillte, Bord Iascaigh Mhara and the Crafts Council Ireland are all directly linked to a specific commercial or industrial sector and offer a range of full and part-time courses.

Open days can be a great way of evaluating a college and getting a flavour of what you can expect in term of facilities, location and class tutors. See a selection of upcoming open days and open evenings on Findacourse.ie